The Word Of God – Part 1

The integrity of God’s word 2 Tim. 3:16-17 “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.”

Apostle Paul is telling us here that the written word of God (supposedly the Old Testament) is given by the inspiration of God. It‘s not the contrivance of any man's knowledge. It was revealed to men by God through his spirit.  

It is profitable for doctrine and instruction;

- Teaching us what to know and believe in order to          have salvation.

- Teaching us about God, Christ and ourselves.

-  It is good for reproof of error and false doctrines.

-  It is good for correction of sin and evil manners and also for instruction in righteousness, directing us on how to lead a holy and righteous life, according to the will of God.

When a man receives God’s word by faith, it is able to make him perfect and ready for good works. It is able to equip the ministers of Christ with knowledge, faith, and holiness making them fit for their work and duty as Christians and as ministers. The scripture is sufficient to lead a man to salvation. It is infallible having been inspired by God.

  

Acts 14:3 “Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands.”

When you speak the word of God with boldness, he confirms his word with signs and wonders - you encounter breakthrough.

The three Hebrew children (Shedrach, Meshack and Abednego) told King Nebuchadnezer “…our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king” (Dan. 3:17).

Indeed God delivered them from the fiery furnace. What do you think gave them the boldness to boast before King Nebuchadnezer and the princes of Babylon?

God had promised through the prophet Isaiah. “…when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.” (Is. 43:2c)

Jesus overcame the Devil by quoting the word of God to him: “But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.” (Mt. 4:4)

The Devil cannot withstand the word of God.  

The church is not demonstrating much miracles today because the children of God are not boasting in the name of the Lord their God. I encourage you child of God: Boast in his name, speak his word and celebrate your breakthrough. God bless you.